What is Frangelico and how is it made?
Frangelico is an Italian hazelnut liqueur at 20% alcohol by volume (40 proof), according to the maker. Its site says toasted, crushed Italian hazelnuts are infused and distilled, blended with cocoa, vanilla and coffee extracts, then mixed with alcohol, sugar and water and aged 6 to 8 weeks.
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What is Frangelico?
Frangelico describes itself as a liqueur with a golden sweetness that comes from Italian hazelnuts. Its label strength is 20% alcohol by volume (40 proof). The maker says the name abbreviates “Fra’ Angelico” and ties it by legend to a hermit monk in the Piedmont hills, with origins more than 300 years old.
How is Frangelico made?
The maker lists these steps:
- Italian hazelnuts are harvested, shelled, toasted and crushed.
- The hazelnut infusion is distilled into a natural hazelnut distillate.
- The distillate is blended with extract and distillates from cocoa seeds, vanilla berries, roasted coffee and other flavoring preparations.
- This concentrate is blended with pure alcohol, sugar and water, then aged in vats for 6 to 8 weeks.
What does it taste like?
The maker lists hazelnut flavor with hints of vanilla and dark chocolate, and a clear pale gold color.
How strong is a pour?
NIAAA defines a US standard drink as 0.6 fl oz (14 g) of pure alcohol. At 20% ABV, a 1.5 fl oz pour holds 0.3 fl oz of alcohol, so about 0.5 standard drink (our calculation).
What we did not find
The Frangelico pages we read give no calorie or sugar figures, so we do not state any. Drink responsibly; if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition, ask a doctor.
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What is Frangelico?
An Italian hazelnut liqueur at 20% ABV (40 proof), per its maker.
How is Frangelico made?
Toasted, crushed hazelnuts are infused and distilled, blended with cocoa, vanilla and coffee extracts, mixed with alcohol, sugar and water and aged 6 to 8 weeks, per the maker.
How strong is Frangelico?
20% alcohol by volume (40 proof).
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